admin Virtual citizenship ceremonies have become the norm in Canada. These ceremonies were traditionally held in person, but over the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) started conducting virtual ceremonies to abide by social distancing regulations and reduce the backlog. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Despite the lifting … Read more
The Express Entry candidate pool has seen significant changes in its composition following the removal of arranged employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Thousands of candidates in the Express Entry pool have seen their CRS scores drop by either 50 or 200 points—a change that, in turn, greatly impacts their chances of receiving … Read more
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitiations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 825 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 764; and Created an … Read more
At midnight on March 31, 2025, the right of citizenship fee for adults was increased. Permanent residents who have applied—or will apply—for Canadian citizenship on or after this date will now be subject to the new fee of $119.75. Those who have submitted a complete Canadian citizenship application online before midnight on March 31, and … Read more
If you’re a permanent resident applying for Canadian citizenship, you can take action to avoid potential pitfalls in your application, which might result in delays. Citizenship applications can be quite involved, and it’s easy to make mistakes that might result in delays. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen ImmigrationLaw Firm This article … Read more
